PSL Unmoved By Sheasham Football Club’s Quest

The Premier Soccer League is unmoved by Sheasham Football Club’s quest to have the Castle Lager Premiership encounter against Caps United played at Gweru’s Bata Stadium, saying the facility will only be allowed to stage topflight matches once outstanding works are completed.

Throughout the week, Sheasham has been adamant that they will play their home league match at their unfinished Bata Stadium after the league suspended the facility to allow for completion of works.

Sheasham haven’t taken the issue to move their home matches out of Bata lightly, arguing that the league has no jurisdiction to stop them since it was the First Instance Body (FIB) who granted them clearance to use the venue.

Bata played host to the Sheasham-Highlanders match a fortnight ago, with the tie ending 0-0.

It was during the Highlanders game that unfinished sections of the facility that include terraces were noticed, leaving questions on how the FIB cleared Bata.

Sheasham host Caps United on Sunday, and the PSL as well as Zifa have written to the club notifying  them that the encounter will be played at Mandava Stadium.

In a letter addressed to Sheasham chairman Reginald Chidawanyika, titled “Use of Bata Stadium,” acting Zifa chief executive officer Xolisani Gwesela acknowledged receipt of the club’s concerns and encouraged them to speed up completion of works at Bata.

“We acknowledge receipt of your letter dated 15 May 2023 and concerns were fully noted. The Association also deeply understands the inconvenience caused to the club.

“ZIFA has had discussions with the Premier Soccer League and in the interest of football and as a way forward, we humbly request that Sheasham Football Club use Mandava Stadium in Zvishavane for their next league match. Chronicle